How far is Seattle, WA, from Bismarck, ND?
The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1015 miles / 1633 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Seattle (SEA) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.
Bismarck Municipal Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Bismarck to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bismarck to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1014.746 miles
- 1633.075 kilometers
- 881.790 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1011.796 miles
- 1628.327 kilometers
- 879.226 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Bismarck to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bismarck and Seattle?
The time difference between Bismarck and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Bismarck.
Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Bismarck to Seattle generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |